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Highlights from the April 2025 Transit Executive Committee meeting

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 02:48 PM

Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, April 2, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day: On March 18, DRT celebrated Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, recognizing the dedicated employees who ensure the system operates safely and smoothly. This day was a chance to thank operators, maintenance staff, customer service...

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DRT and Durham College collaborate to find transit hacks

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 02:09 PM

Durham Region Transit (DRT), in collaboration with our Durham College partners, proudly drove innovation forward as the focus of Durham College’s Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (SEIT) inaugural Hackathon. The transit agency contributed expert judges, open data, and mentors to support the SEIT students throughout the event.

Over 24 hours, participants engaged in a marathon of creativity and collaboration, working in small teams to develop solutions aimed at enhancing the...

Temporary closure of Stop #1783 – Kingston Road Eastbound @ Walnut Lane

Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 03:36 PM

When: Friday, April 14, 2025 to Friday, August 29, 2025

Routes: PULSE 900, Route 118, Route 920, Route 921, Route N1

Due to ongoing construction, Stop #1783 – Kingston Road Eastbound @ Walnut Lane will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, April 14 until Friday, August 29, 2025.

Temporary Stop closure - Stop #Stop #1245 – Highway 2 Eastbound @ Trulls

Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 03:32 PM

When: Friday, April 4 to Friday, April 18, 2025

Route: 902

Stop #1245 - Highway 2 eastbound at Trulls Road will be temporarily relocated to Highway 2, about 80 metres west of Trulls Road.

Temporary Stop Closure - Stop #1219 – Highway 2 Westbound @ Trulls

Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 03:30 PM

When: Friday, April 4 to Friday April 18, 2025